Cutting sugar out of Mom's famous brownies?

Love to bake, but don't need extra calories? Try using less sugar to reduce total calories. In most baked goods, you can leave out one-third to one-half the sugar listed in the recipe without affecting texture or taste. And skip the frosting. Just don't tell mom.

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